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FY52 OZU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,388 mi
Last recorded147,388 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 OZU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 147,388 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 145,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 140,499 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust clamp corroded and deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2015 131,700 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust system corroded and backbox deteriorated

n/s steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2014 124,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine managemant light on

Fail 21 Jul 2014 124,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine managemant light on

Pass 26 Jul 2013 115,934 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 105,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 105,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 105,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine management light on dash

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre tread bald on inner edge

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 91,825 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 91,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 78,463 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 66,008 miles

general exhaust corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,958 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 48,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

****** STRONG ADVISE ****** o/s/f tyre worn to limmit smoth on inside edge

exhaust corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn low 2.0mm

Pass 6 Jul 2007 31,246 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 29,885 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 21,511 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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FY52 OZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY52 OZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY52 OZU registered?

FY52 OZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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